For so many years, so many children have thrilled to 'The Complete Adventures Of Snugglepot And Cuddlepie' that it has become one of Australia's best-loved children's books. May Gibbs' enchanting bush world, peopled with gumnut heroes and heroines, solid friends like Mr Lizard and Mrs Bear and of course, the villainous Banksia men, has played a very important part in the imaginative background of Australian children.